set on

phrasal verbPart ofset

set on — phrasal verb

1. to attack a person or animal suddenly, often as a group — used especially when t

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to attack a person or animal suddenly, often as a group — used especially when the attack feels unfair.

Example

The angry geese set on the postman the moment he opened the gate.

Three older boys set on Eve in the alley and stole her phone.